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Bullying Prevention Requirements: Does Your School Pass the Test?

2011-09-27
By: Awareity
On: September 27, 2011
In: *Connecting the Dots Blog*, Campus Safety, Education, Incident Reporting, School Safety

Is your school prepared to respond accordingly to reports of bullying and harassment? Are you prepared to investigate, stop, prevent, eliminate hostile environments, take appropriate actions and document your actions? Are your school leaders aware of the different types of bullying that may be creating hostile learning environments in your school? Studies show for students to achieve academically, they must feel secure and comfortable in their learning environment. A recent study from the University of Virginia revealed the academic performance of students in schools with persistent bullying may suffer because students are less engaged in learning due to fears about bullying or a greater levelRead More →

OCR Tightens Requirements and Increases Financial Penalties

2011-04-18
By: Awareity
On: April 18, 2011
In: *Connecting the Dots Blog*, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

  The HHS Office for Civil Rights plans to use powers authorized under the HITECH Act to tighten up privacy requirements, as well as exponentially increase the penalties for HIPAA privacy and security violations. Lessons Learned:  Organizations will need to ensure they are meeting all requirements and documenting actions under the HIPAA/HITECH Act and maintain a a high level of CYA – compliance year around!  All employees (and third-parties) must be aware of and accountable for their individual requirements as a single data breach or violation can cost an organization up to $50,000…which is much more expensive and costly than new compliance and risk platformsRead More →

2010 – The Year of Bullying; 2011 – The Year of Bullying Prevention?

2011-01-03
By: Awareity
On: January 3, 2011
In: *Connecting the Dots Blog*, School Safety

  Much of the media spotlight in 2010 was given to bullying, cyberbullying, bullying legislation, bullycides, bullying lawsuits and more.  However, most of the attention was focused on reacting to problems and consequences. In 2011, rather than continuing to discuss how to address bullying once it occurs, reading about young children driven to suicide after countless years of bullying and debating over states implementing anti-bullying laws, perhaps school and community leaders can work together to prevent and mitigate this escalating challenge? In 2011, hopefully schools will be focused on solving bullying related problems, preventing bullying and preventing bullying consequences. The OCR “Dear Colleague” letter inRead More →

Bullying PSAs…OK, Then What?

2010-12-01
By: Awareity
On: December 1, 2010
In: *Connecting the Dots Blog*, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, School Safety

  Natasha Alam from True Blood has joined the growing list of celebrities speaking out publicly against bullying.  Celebrities are raising awareness and bringing attention to this escalating challenge. Alam recently filmed an anti-bullying public service announcement (PSA), click here to learn more. Canada recently targeted bullying with their National Bullying Awareness Week and the UK recently promoted the Big March to bring attention to bullying, violence and harassment in schools. Each of these efforts encourages people to speak out about bullying and victimization, and adults are being urged to listen.  These campaigns also mention prevention, the need for awareness and how everyone (students, parents,Read More →

HHS Has Busy Week and HIPAA Strikes Again!

2009-08-21
By: Awareity
On: August 21, 2009
In: *Connecting the Dots Blog*, Information Privacy, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance

Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new regulations this week requiring healthcare providers, health plans and other entities covered by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to notify patients if their electronic health information has been breached. The regulations were developed by HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and require healthcare providers and other HIPAA covered entities to promptly notify people, the HHS and the media in breaches that affect more than 500 people. Earlier this week, HHS announced that they delegated the authority for the administration and enforcement of the HIPAA Security Rule to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Any lessons learnedRead More →

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